Tag Archives: Black

#TyreNichols Killers: Here is How They are “Taking One for the Team” of Systemic Racism

By now, we have all heard of the tragic murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis on January 10. We also know that the five officers responsible have already been fired and charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, … Continue reading

Posted in Black community, Black Lives Matter, Black man, Blacks, BLM, Blue Lives Matter, law enforcement, Racism, racists, Tyre Nichols | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#BrittneyGriner Sentencing Reaction vs. Insurrection Response: Sounds About White

WNBA player Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for possession of less than 1 gram of cannabis oil in her luggage. Griner has also protested the National Anthem. Trump supporters (putting it nicely) committed … Continue reading

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Blacks, Brittney Griner, National Anthem, Race, Racism, Russia, WNBA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#Karen: Having Basic Standards Does Not Make You One

A little over two years ago, my wife and I went to Denny’s in Texas when we still lived there. We enjoyed the place up to the last few visits, but that particular visit was a little interesting. For starters, … Continue reading

Posted in basic, Karen, respect, standards | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Aaron Rodgers vs. Colin Kaepernick: Just Proving What Intelligent Americans Already Know

Colin Kaepernick took a knee for social justice in 2016. He was blacklisted from the NFL shortly afterward. Aaron Rodgers lied about being vaccinated during a pandemic. He received a fine of $14,650, which, considering his salary, is the equivalent … Continue reading

Posted in Aaron Rodgers, Black Lives Matter, Blacks, Colin Kaepernick, covid-19, Social Issues, Social Justice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#JonGruden: Before You Use the Typical Excuses, Read This

By now, if you’re an NFL fan, you know what happened with Jon Gruden as of last night. He and the Las Vegas Raiders have parted ways because of a series of misogynistic and homophobic e-mails he had written between … Continue reading

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Blacks, homophobic, Jon Gruden, misogynist, Racism, racists | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#Racism: The “Absent Father” Excuse

I will start this with something I say very often. Americans from the Civil Rights Era are still alive today. Just last night, my mother talked to my daughter about how things were following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther … Continue reading

Posted in Absent Father, Black community, Black Lives Matter, Black man, black on black crime, Blacks, Race, Racism, racists, White Community, white privilege | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

To White Allies: Please Stop with the “Redneck” Trump Supporter Pics. They Don’t Help

If you consider yourself a white ally for Blacks when it comes to fighting racism, that is great. However, here is a little education for you. Read on. We need for you to stop posting pictures like what’s above. The … Continue reading

Posted in Black man, hillbilly, Race, Racism, racists, rednecks, White Power, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#Conservatives: People Speaking Up Who Don’t Look Like You Don’t “Hate” America. Quit Saying It

POP QUIZ: Look at the two pictures above. Now tell me which side loves America and which side hates America. Time’s up. Let me cut right to the chase. Way too many Conservatives would say that the group on the … Continue reading

Posted in conservatives, First Amendment, National Anthem, protest, Republicans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#Racism: For Some White Folks, It’s On Blacks to “End” It

By now, many of us have heard some form of what we as Blacks need to do in order to not be murdered by police or how our behaviors can put an end to racism. Really? It’s on us? That’s … Continue reading

Posted in Police, Police Brutality, Police Officers, police, cops, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

#BlackLivesMatter vs. #StopAsianHate?

George Floyd. Soon Park. Breonna Taylor. Hyun Grant. Michael Brown. Suncha Kim. Trayvon Martin. Yong Yue. Tamir Rice. Delaina Ashley Yaun. Ahmaud Arbery. Xiaojie Tan. Botham Jean. Daoyou Feng. What do those names have in common? Unless you’ve been living … Continue reading

Posted in Asian, Black community, Black Lives Matter, Black man, Blacks, Racism, Stop Asian Hate, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment